How To Fix WFD_WP1_MSG027 - Make sure the dates for the roles donÆt overlap.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_WP1_MSG - Message Class for Worker Integration WP1

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Make sure the dates for the roles donÆt overlap.

What causes this issue?

The dates for the roles overlap.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Go to the source system or monitoring tool. Change the dates so the
business partner roles don?t overlap in the Job Details entity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_WP1_MSG027 - Make sure the dates for the roles donÆt overlap. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFD_WP1_MSG027 Make sure the dates for the roles don’t overlap.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when you assign multiple roles to a user or organizational object with validity periods that overlap. SAP Workflow requires that the validity periods of roles assigned to the same user or organizational object do not overlap to avoid ambiguity in role determination during workflow processing.
  For example, if a user is assigned Role A from 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024 and the same user is assigned Role A again from 01.07.2024 to 31.12.2024, the overlapping period (01.07.2024 to 31.12.2024) causes this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Go to the role assignment transaction or table where the roles are maintained (e.g., PFCG for roles or the workflow organizational assignment).
  Identify the roles assigned to the user or organizational object that have overlapping validity dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  Modify the validity dates so that the periods do not overlap.
  For example, change one role’s validity to end before the other role’s validity begins.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate or Redundant Assignments:
  
  If the overlapping roles are duplicates or unnecessary, remove the redundant assignment.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ:
  
  These transactions can help you analyze workflow tasks and role assignments to identify where overlaps occur.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Management (OM) Assignments:
  
  If roles are assigned via OM objects, check the validity of the OM relationships (using transactions like PPOME or PP01) to ensure no overlapping assignments.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Workflow Role Assignment: Workflow roles are assigned to users or organizational objects with specific validity periods to control who can perform certain workflow tasks during those times.
  Organizational Management (OM): Often, workflow roles are linked to OM objects (positions, jobs, organizational units). Overlapping validity in OM relationships can also cause this error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to workflow role assignment and validity period issues for any patches or updates.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG – Role maintenance
  PPOME / PP01 – Organizational management
  SWI1 – Workflow log
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow tasks analysis
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WFD_WP1_MSG027 is caused by overlapping validity dates in role assignments within SAP Workflow. To resolve it, ensure that the validity periods for roles assigned to the same user or organizational object do not overlap by adjusting or removing conflicting assignments.